How to pronounce prattling
Say it like PRAT-ling. Prattling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT).
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- PRAT
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prattling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prattling
American and British speakers say prattling in essentially the same way: /ˈprætlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprætlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAT-ling.
What does prattling mean?
Questions about saying prattling
How do you pronounce prattling?
Say PRAT-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈprætlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprætlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prattling?
Prattling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT). Broken into parts: PRAT · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say prattling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprætlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprætlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.